Compressor died

I’ve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

Hoid

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Chinese made shit is lucky to even last that long Walter.

Just go get another Crappy Tire compressor unless you are making your living with it.

Walter

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

My mistake, it’s an 8 gallon tank.

Curious Cdn

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by Walter

I’ve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

No, a four year lifespan is bullshyte. A ten year lifespan is too short but that's what I'm expecting, these days.

Is is from Princess Auto?

Last edited by Curious Cdn; May 29th, 2018 at 11:58 AM..

petros

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by Walter

Iíve done a lot of stuff with my four year old, 5 gallon, electric compressor and today the guts of the motor fell apart and what a sound it now makes. Is 4 years a good life span for a 5 gallon compressor? The tank is in perfect shape but to get the motor fixed would cost more than to buy a new compressor.

There may be recourse. Check you Provincial Consumer Protection laws.

In Sask retailers are on the hook for warranties beyond what the manufacturer offers.
It's generalized as a product should last "a reasonable length of time".

If you expect it a compressor used for domestic purposes to last 20 years but it craps out after 5 that isn't "a reasonable length of time" and you may a valid claim.

Curious Cdn

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by Walter

My mistake, itís an 8 gallon tank.

What is the motor? ... around 1-1/2 hp?

spaminator

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Curious Cdn

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by spaminator

It blows, eh?

Twin_Moose

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May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by spaminator

Passed on at such a young age we'll never know it's full potential

petros

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Re: Compressor died

May 29th, 2018

Quote: Originally Posted by Twin_Moose

Passed on at such a young age we'll never know it's full potential

A few fittings from old tank to a new comressor and you have double the volume.